Endoscopy Tech FT Days

About the Role

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, and reprocesses endoscopes and accessory equipment. Identifies and reports potential and real problems with endoscopes ensuring properly functioning equipment.
• Assists in transporting patients within the department.
• Performs clerical responsibilities including answering the telephone, relaying messages, maintaining patient logs, and entering patient charges when requested.
• Maintains department inventory including stocking supplies, linen, galley supplies, and charting material.
• Responsible for the physical upkeep of the department and equipment on a daily basis.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
• Efficiently sets up and tears down procedure rooms.
• Available to quickly obtain supplies, equipment, and medication (non-narcotics) as directed.
• Answers patient call and emergency lights.
• Utilizes computer applications for ordering supplies and processing charges.
• Participates in Quality Monitoring by recording daily, weekly, and/or monthly required reports.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience with patient care preferred.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Schedule

8-hour day shifts; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Monday through Friday.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.